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Today in the News Media is a synopsis of some of the most prominent coverage of OSU people and programs. Inclusion of any item constitutes neither an endorsement nor a critique, but rather is intended only to make the OSU community aware of significant items in the media. For more about this section, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email/submission-guidelines.
Oregon’s two largest public universities, Oregon State University and Portland State University, announced Thursday they will lift campus mask mandates later this month. The private Willamette University made a similar announcement earlier this week. Both OSU and Willamette will lift their mandates on March 12, following the lead of the state which is lifting its mask requirements for indoor public spaces and schools after March 11.
The Oregon State University College of Liberal Arts will host a virtual panel discussion open to the public on Wednesday, March 9 at 4 p.m.
University Distinguished Professor of Film Studies Jon Lewis discusses the 50th anniversary of the American release of The Godfather. His interview is at the 2 hour, 14 minute mark.
Oregon State University announced Thursday that commencement ceremonies will be held in person this year on the Corvallis and Bend campuses.
Heather and dew: Raven Chakerian, senior instructor of Spanish and Italian, says, “This sight caught my eye on a morning walk in January. An arachnid masterpiece, heather in bloom and winter dew all came together in this delightful composition!”
Skiing to work: Zuzana Vejlupková, senior FRA in botany and plant pathology, says, “On the way to work on X-country skis on Dec. 27.” We are accepting photo submissions at osutoday@oregonstate.edu.
Timely Teaching Tips: Seeking ways to help your students finish the term successfully? Review your Canvas gradebook for accuracy. Make sure it’s fully up to date so students know their status in your course. Use SpeedGrader in Canvas to evaluate assignments more efficiently.
Booster clinic: The Beaver Booster Clinic is moving indoors this week on the Corvallis campus. The walk-up clinic takes place in Memorial Union 62 through March 4, noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Starting March 7 it moves back to the SEC Plaza through March 18. All COVID-19 vaccines available, including doses for children. No insurance, ID or appointment required but bring your CDC vaccine card if you have one.
FYI Friday – Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Overview: Did you know that CAPS can assist faculty and staff with concerns they may have about students’ wellbeing? Join us for an overview of CAPS: meet the CAPS outreach team and learn about the services and resources CAPS provides, how students can access CAPS, and find out more about how you can support and connect students to CAPS. March 4, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom. Registration required.
Seeking Funding Proposals: ASOSU is currently in the process of allocating the accumulated balance in the Incidental Fee Clearing Fund. Please fill out this form to propose uses for this fund. Students are especially encouraged to provide feedback. The first batch of open forums to gather student input are scheduled for March 4 at 11 a.m. in SEC 294 and Zoom. Visit our website for more details or reach out to the ASOSU SFC Chair: asosu.sfcchair@oregonstate.edu.
NEW! UAOSU Virtual “Brown-Bag”: Promotion for Non-Tenure-Track Research Faculty: Because of changes secured in the CBA, non-tenure-track research faculty may now qualify for a promotion. If you have questions about the promotion process, join a virtual “brown-bag” session on March 4 at noon. Register here.
Music à la Carte: Rose City Brass Quintet: The Rose City Brass Quintet performs a recital featuring a new brass work from OSU Assistant Professor Dana Reason, titled “SPIN.” Reason’s new work, composed specifically for RCBQ, opens the ensemble’s newest release, “Disquiet.” March 4 at noon in the Memorial Union Lounge. Live audience open to OSU students, faculty, staff only. Those from off of campus may watch the livestream at https://beav.es/U9J.
PFLA Lunch and Learn -- Zoom Tips & Tricks: Bring your questions, tips and tricks for using Zoom to this informal shared learning and networking opportunity. All professional faculty are welcome to join us via Zoom March 4, noon to 1 p.m.
OSUsed Store Public Sales: The OSUsed Store carries furniture, computers, household items, office supplies and more, at 644 SW 13th St. Public sales are open to all shoppers Friday, noon to 3 p.m.; details here. Staff may shop for their department Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; details here.
College of Public Health and Human Sciences Friday Research Seminar: “North Dakota Medicaid’s 1915(i) approach to addressing SDOH for clients with behavioral health diagnoses” will be presented by Caprice A. Knapp, director of medical services for the North Dakota Department of Health; research associate professor at Pennsylvania State University; and visiting professor in the College of Public Health at the University of the Philippines, March 4 from 1-2 p.m. in HFC 115 and via Zoom. Learn more on the college website.
Guitar en Route -- Andrew Elrich, violin and James Bishop-Edwards, guitar. Cameron O'Connor, artistic director. Program includes music by Malinowski, Bishop-Edwards, Jacobs and Heald. March 4 at 7 p.m. in ComH 303. Free. OSU students and employees who have complied with university COVID policy may enter with their current, valid OSU ID card. Others will need to provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test from within three days of performance.
"Chess" – a musical: "Chess" is the story of a politically driven, Cold War-era chess tournament between two grandmasters — an American and a Soviet — and their fight over a woman. Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Tim Rice. Directed by Elizabeth Helman. Musical direction by Nick Larson. Performance dates: March 3-5 and 11-12 at 7:30 pm and March 13 at 2 p.m. Sign language-interpreted performance March 11. Free. Reserve seats here.
NEW! Beaver Classic Cheese: Beaver Classic Cheese is back. Come see the new food truck at Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds. Cheeses, honey and beef jerky. Soon, ice cream and cooked delectables featuring Beaver Classic products.
Steinway Piano Series -- Yeol Eum Son: Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents South Korean concert pianist Yeol Eum Son in recital as part of the 2021-2022 Steinway Piano Concert Series. March 6 at 4 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Tickets and more information at corvallispiano.org. OSU students free, but will need to show a current, valid student ID.
NEW! Art-Sci student drop in: Students are invited to the Art-Sci show "Abstracted", which explores how art can encourage viewers to be curious about science. Following a brief overview of the show and discussion with the artist, there will be an opportunity for students to explore science using art. If you have a favorite manuscript, bring a printed copy of that, but no materials are needed. March 8, noon to 1 p.m, in Kidder Hall 210
Shout! Music of Protest and Joy: The OSU Wind Ensemble, directed by Erik Leung, featuring the world premiere of "Sea of Umbrellas" by Olin Hannum; "UFO Concerto" by Johan De Meij with OSU Wind Ensemble concerto winner Christopher Carrigg; and David Maslanka’s Symphony #4. March 8 at 7:30 p.m. in The LaSells Stewart Center. Free. OSU students and employees should be ready to show their OSU ID card at the door.
Film screening of Creating Woodstock, followed by Q&A with the executive producer, Ivan Williams. March 9, 5 p.m.,102 Johnson Hall. Register at beav.es/wWn. This event is sponsored by the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering. Hear Ivan speak at the Octave Levenspiel Distinguished Lecture Series presentation the day before. Additional details for both activities available here.
Abstracted: Where Science Meets Art and Music. Works by Jerri Bartholomew. In this series, actual scientific articles (mostly the artist’s) are abstracted to varying degrees and in different ways, using paper collage, glass and music. Each step of abstraction loses scientific data and precision. But by becoming less literal, the artists’ hope is that their abstraction encourages the viewer to curiosity, to questions and to participate in the work. March 7 through April 8 at The Little Gallery, 210 Kidder Hall. Free. Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Opening reception March 9 at 4 p.m.
NEW! FURst Aid -- Pet Triage and CPR for Dogs and Cats: (webinar, registration required). In this FURst Aid, Dr. Tandi Ngwenyama, board-certified specialist in veterinary emergency and critical care at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, will teach you first-responder skills for your pet. March 7, noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom. Register here: https://beav.es/we4
NEW! Care.com’s The Future of Women and Work (And Why It’s Different Than You Think): Join Reshma Saujani, CEO of Marshall Plan for Moms and Founder of Girls Who Code, in conversation with Care.com CEO Tim Allen. They will discuss how the private sector can lead on innovating and advancing equitable workplaces, as well as share their own experiences of parenting during a pandemic and the many exposed truths of navigating the personal and professional. March 8, 9 a.m. Register Here
NEW! CTL Tuesday Teaching + Tech Talks: “Reading & Low Stakes Writing Across the Curriculum,” with Kristy Kelly and Katherine McAlvage. Speakers will discuss low-stakes, interactive and time-managable ways to weave reading and writing together in your classes. Zoom session March 8, 10-11:50 a.m. https://beav.es/UJj. For more information: https://ctl.oregonstate.edu/tuesday-teaching-tech-talks
NEW! "Daring to be a Creative Engineer:” Ivan Williams, B.S Chemical Engineering ’80, is a film, TV and theatre producer with a passion for the arts, social impact, science and technology. As a media and entertainment entrepreneur, he supports the use of state-of-the-art technology to develop and present live and filmed entertainment and artwork that engages audiences in new creative ways. March 8, 5:30 p.m. Choose to watch in person in LINC100, or online. Registration required.
NEW! Public Health Insider: Refocusing the Picture of Health for Kids March 9: Hear from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences during the Public Health Insider webcast series, March 9 at 5:30 p.m., on how educators and families can improve this generation’s health and be positive advocates for healthful eating and physical activity habits. Register for this free event: ForOregonState.org/PHI
NEW! Changemakers: From Teacher of the Year to a Landmark LGBTQ+ Rights Case: Hear from 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year Brett Bigham, the first special education teacher to win the honor. After facing workplace discrimination, his case was reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court, securing workplace rights for LGBTQ+ employees nationwide. Attend the March 10 webcast: bit.ly/MarchChangemakers
Principles of Vineyard Management Course: Patty Skinkis, professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at OSU is offering a course to the industry and public who wish to learn about wine grape growing. The course is offered live online with recordings available for all lectures. The course runs from March 29-June 1. Registration is open until March 29, but early registration rates end March 7. Click for more information.
NEW! Banner and other services unavailable on Saturday, March 5 : University Information and Technology will be applying required upgrades to Banner on Saturday, March 5. Banner and many related OSU systems/services will be unavailable or have limited functionality between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can refer to the full list of affected systems and the most up-to-date status of the maintenance at beav.es/status. If you have a question or concern regarding this maintenance, contact the Service Desk at beav.es/help or 541-737-8787.
NEW! 30 Year Club inductees: Congratulations to Vicki Ebbeck, associate dean for student success, for 30 years of service to OSU. You can read more about their time at OSU and others who have reached this milestone by clicking on their name.
Student board members sought: The Recreational Sports Advisory Board is looking for two at large undergraduate and two at large graduate members to serve for the 2022-23 academic year. This is an opportunity to learn about university budgeting, RecSports, and ASOSU legislative processes. The time commitment is up to two hours a month. Need more information? Email rec.advisoryboard@oregonstate.edu. Ready to apply? Apply here https://recsports.oregonstate.edu/webform/join-us .
UHR Learning & Development is now accepting FYI Friday presentation proposals for Spring 2022: Does your team have a service, process or system you want to share with the campus community? Consider FYI Friday as your venue! FYI Friday is a weekly program where campus partners are invited to present brief awareness- or skill- building topics intended for a wide audience of professional faculty, academic faculty and classified staff – presentations can be anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours in length, it’s up to you! Learn more about the requirements and application process here. Feel free to reach out to hr.training@oregonstate.edu with questions.
German testing: The German program now offers spring and fall test dates for the Goethe language exams at the proficiency levels A1, A2, B1 and B2. The exams are evidence of German language skills recognized worldwide. Exams are open to students, faculty and the general public. Prices, exact dates and a link to the sign up form are available on the website https://beav.es/goethe-exam. For further information and inquiries please email sebastian.heiduschke@oregonstate.edu.
Student textbook survey: Students, we hear you loud and clear: College textbooks are too expensive. Will you help us lower the cost? OSU's Open Educational Resource Unit is seeking students to take a 20-minute confidential survey. Your responses will help us develop new ways to make learning more affordable. Learn more and take the survey: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3R8CFN3aiwOfW3H
Health and Safety: The University Health & Safety Committee wants to promote health and safety by providing a link to SAIF’s article on building a workplace culture of gratitude. You can also access OSU’s University Health & Safety Committee online at http://ehs.oregonstate.edu/uhsc, including past meeting minutes, information on how to contact a committee member, and a link to report safety concerns online.
Take a survey to make textbooks more affordable: OSU’s Open Educational Resources Unit is seeking instructors who have taught classes at OSU within the last three academic years to take a 20-minute survey. Your responses will help us develop new strategies to reduce the cost of learning materials for students and inform how we can better support you in this process. Learn more and take the survey.
Looking for Unsung Heroes: We are looking for submissions from the Oregon State community to highlight OSU employees and students who are not typically in the spotlight but who are going above and beyond in their work or personal lives. Inspired by our COVID-19 Unsung Hero profiles, we want to celebrate those who serve others, whether it be helping colleagues, volunteering in their community or simply living in ways that inspire us. Send your suggestions to osutoday@oregonstate.edu and our staff may contact them for interviews we’d feature in OSU Today and elsewhere.
COVID-19 testing: Oregon State University, in collaboration with Willamette Valley Toxicology (WVT), is providing on-site COVID-19 testing. OSU employees and students, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to test at one of these locations: Corvallis: Student Experience Center and Cascade Hall 120: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.. (For staff wanting to get a test voluntarily, please make sure to register for a LabDash account prior to arrival: https://labdash.net/.) Bend: Ray Hall 302. Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
This email only lists new or recently updated job postings. For a full list of current job postings for OSU Today, go to: http://today.oregonstate.edu/email/jobs To apply for the below positions, visit jobs.oregonstate.edu unless otherwise specified.
EXTENDED! Extension Assistant to the Family & Community Health (FCH) Program Leader: OSU Extension Service is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the FCH Program Leader. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty position is located at the OSU Campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Posting #P05252UF. Closes March 10.
NEW! Center Director: The Asian & Pacific Cultural Center Director at Oregon State University plays a critical role in advancing EDIBJ by providing meaningful experiences and leadership opportunities for students. The APCC is a hub for empowering community-building among the Asian/Asian American and Pacific Islander campus community in service of student success. APCC programs and services include academic success, community and sense of belonging, identity development, well-being, social justice and leadership. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, in-person, professional faculty position. Posting #P05305UF. Full consideration March 27.
NEW! Executive Support Specialist 1: The College of Public Health and Human Sciences Office of Student Success invites applications for a half-time (0.5 FTE), 12-month, executive support specialist 1 position. Posting #P03454CT. Closes March 27.
NEW! Campus Security / Public Safety Officer (Campus Safety Specialist): OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon invites applications for a Campus Security / Public Safety Officer (Campus Safety Specialist). This position is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position. Posting #P03441CT. Closes March 27.
NEW! The College of Education invites applications for a Liaison for Clinical Partnership in the Teaching Program. This will be a 1.0 FTE (full-time) position to manage, expand and develop school district partnerships as part of the Teaching program’s Clinically Based Elementary Education degree options at the masters and undergraduate levels. Posting #114952. Full consideration April 1.
NEW! The College of Education invites applications for a Program Lead in the Teaching Program. This will be a 1.0 FTE (full-time) position to oversee the Master of Arts in Teaching and Bachelor of Science programs in Clinically Based Elementary Education. Posting #114954. Full consideration April 1.
"It's scary times for humanity, it seems. But as my octogenarian father tells me, "The world has seen harder times, and the world will survive." The arc of history is long, and the mess we're currently making is just a blip." ~ Debbie Harry
Corvallis: Chance of showers and patchy fog, high of 49, low of 35. Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Central Oregon: Mostly cloudy, high of 41, low of 28. Partly sunny Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Newport: Chance of showers Friday, high of 47, low of 39. Partly sunny Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday.
Statewide: For OSU employees around the state, find your local forecast here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/